CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-042 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 26, 2003
- Brand
- American Greetings
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Cloth Santa decoration
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 10, 2025
What was recalled
This is an 8-inch, stuffed, plush Santa decoration with a bean bag-type fill material. Santa is outfitted in a traditional red and white suit with black and white spotted trim. He is wearing green gloves and black boots. Model #UX UGF 121J and UPC 61526 09253 are written on the display tag.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cloth Santa decoration · 500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from October 2003 through November 2003, for less than $5.; American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio.
Consumer contact
Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
American Greetings appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Greetings recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cloth Santa decoration (500 units). This is an 8-inch, stuffed, plush Santa decoration with a bean bag-type fill material.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove these decorations from any display and keep out of reach of children. Consumers should return the item to Wal-Mart for a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 10, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.